I now hate pretty much everything I used to enjoy and the only things I still enjoy also make me more angry and frustrated. I blame John Stewart.

  • hauntingspectre [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Compartmentalization is the key. It helps being able to pack your politics away for a little while and just grill, because otherwise you'll drive yourself insane and burn out before you can be of use to anyone.

    • Phish [he/him, any]
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      4 years ago

      Also better for personal relationships. If you can surround yourself with only leftists that's great, but I'm guessing 99% can't. Social contact and building relationships is important and since leftist views aren't mainstream you can use them as a be all end all filter for friendship.